Bill > HB1570

This bill expands collective bargaining rights to certain nonacademic student employees at Western Washington University who are enrolled in academic or certificate programs, including those in specific roles like advertising assistants, resident advisors, and inclusion assistants, and clarifies that these employees are considered enrolled during academic breaks if they are employed by the university and enrolled in a program in the preceding or subsequent term. The bill specifies that these employees constitute an appropriate bargaining unit and outlines limitations on what can be negotiated, excluding decisions about academic requirements, tuition amounts (though tuition remission is negotiable), the academic calendar, and class enrollment numbers, while generally capping compensation increases to legislative appropriations unless the university chooses to provide additional compensation. This legislation is declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1570&Year=2025&Initiative=false